Clinical Laboratory Scientist PD Days 8am-4:30

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The CLS assists in the operation of the hospital clinical laboratory by overseeing and performing routine and STAT tests in the lab Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology departments. CLS assumes responsibility for the accuracy of results and the appropriate documentation of patient, quality control, and maintenance data. The CLS consults with nursing and medical staff as needed. Monitors section functions and assists in the development and revision of policies and procedures.

Requirements

A valid and current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. Issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
BCLS card (AHA) within 90 days hire.
Able to converse well in English because of physician, nurse, and patient contact.
Good manual dexterity.
Work well under supervision and in times of stress.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies the name and MR number of the patient before collecting the specimen or performing the test.
Performs and appropriately documents calibration, quality control, and preventative maintenance procedures to validate the accuracy and precision of instruments or testing protocols.
Reports instrument problems on the Action Taken form and documents action taken to solve an instrument or reagent problem.
Performs start up and shut down procedures at the beginning and end of the shift.
Follows laboratory policies when performing the test(s) requested on various instruments.
Compares present results to previous results and resolves or verifies any differences before verification of test results.
Responds to abnormal values or flags according to laboratory policy before verification of test results.
Performs proficiency testing within the guidelines of the department.
Monitors responsible QC, trends, and action take issues.
Ensures testing is performed in a timely manner.
Ensures that care and instructions given to pediatric, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patients and/or guardians is appropriate for the age and level of understanding of the patient.
Attends in-service programs and maintains the required hours of in-service, providing verification of such attendance.
Assists in the training of another employee when requested.
Performs the preventative maintenance of instruments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Helps develop and maintain the policies and procedures for the Laboratory Dept.
Uses LIS to verify orders are placed correctly and rarely has to cancel a test.
Uses LIS to receive samples and rarely receives specimens incorrectly.
Disposes of hazardous materials in the proper container and never takes shortcuts that may endanger fellow workers or patients.
Annually reviews and signs all appropriate policy and procedure manuals.
Regularly reviews and signs communication log book.
Maintains adequate supplies.
Communicates concerns and problems accurately to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
Responds to changes in scheduling in view of admissions, STATS, ER, OP, and timed testing.
Calls the results of critical results and documents in the LIS who was called, time called, and who called.
Batches testing whenever possible to reduce the cost of testing.
Refers abnormal results to pathologists or supervisor, according to laboratory policy.
Takes action to ensure that results reported are accurate and that instrument problems are corrected when a flag, asterisk, or code is printed or observed.
Operates within budgetary guidelines/staffing needs when functioning as lead technologist.
Demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers in the completion of daily tasks or special projects.
Uses available work time to complete all required tasks within established time frames or schedules.
Completes special projects and assignments in an accurate, efficient, and thorough manner.
Completes any work left from previous shift within a reasonable time to avoid delay of any patient treatment.
Ensures that specimens have been located and problems resolved when shift is near completion.
Accommodates STAT orders and reports results within one hour or less.
Checks pending throughout the shift to maintain workflow and monitor turnaround time.
Checks pending at the end of the shift to ensure that all work have been completed for assigned work station.
Places signed PTR in designated location.
Ensures that there is adequate time available to update/maintain policies and procedure manual, quality control procedures, and preventative maintenance manual.
Returns promptly from errands, coffee breaks, and meals.
Informs immediate supervisor if a rest period or a meal period is missed.
Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
Reports to supervisor any suggestions or positive changes/recommendations with the departments policies and procedures.
Follows up on quality control problems and institutes corrective action and documents action taken.
Follows up on instrument/reagent problems and institutes corrective action and documents the action taken.
Communicates with the manufacturer and resolves the problem or assists in the resolution of the problem when a problem occurs with an instrument.
Ensures that all shifts comply with laboratory policies and regulatory agency guidelines.
Ensures that the change is documented and the new procedure or policy is written when a procedure or policy is changed.
Observes the hospital and department standard operating procedures in precautions for transmission of HIV and HBV and the handling and use of hazardous substances.
Performs other duties as assigned.